CUW vs. UW-Superior

Comparable Facts

Compare Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon, WI with University of Wisconsin Superior in Superior, WI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than UW-Superior based on total student enrollment (5,253 students vs. 2,833 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Concordia University Wisconsin is located in Mequon, WI (Rural Fringe setting); University of Wisconsin Superior is in Superior, WI (Midsize Suburban setting).
• Concordia University Wisconsin is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Wisconsin Superior is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Concordia University Wisconsin 11:1; University of Wisconsin Superior 18:1.

CUW vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, CUW or UW-Superior? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than CUW ($13,215 vs. $31,916).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 43.4% lower than at Concordia University Wisconsin ($7,476 vs. $13,200).
• Concordia University Wisconsin is 302.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than UW-Superior (about $26,658 more per year; $35,470.00 vs. $8,812.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 112.1% higher at CUW than at University of Wisconsin Superior (about $18,744 more per year; $35,470.00 vs. $16,726.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than at University of Wisconsin Superior (99% vs. 67%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 282.8% larger than aid received by University of Wisconsin Superior students ($21,379 vs. $5,585).

CUW vs. UW-Superior Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, CUW or UW-Superior? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UW-Superior and CUW.

• Incoming CUW students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (23 vs. 21 at UW-Superior).
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Concordia University Wisconsin 20/26; University of Wisconsin Superior 18/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: CUW - Test optional; UW-Superior - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UW-Superior Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman CUW students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UW-Superior (3.32).
• UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than CUW (78.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 14.1% at CUW vs. 19.3% at UW-Superior.

CUW vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for CUW and UW-Superior? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Concordia University Wisconsin's six-year graduation rate (58%) is higher than University of Wisconsin Superior's (44%).
• Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn a median of about $8,400 more per year than UW-Superior graduates about ten years after starting college ($46,100 vs. $37,700), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Wisconsin Superior graduates have a $925 lower median loan debt than CUW graduates ($23,000 vs. $23,925).
• Among borrowers, UW-Superior graduates have an estimated $10 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than CUW graduates ($237 vs. $247).
• More UW-Superior graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.